"The days when buildings simply sat there sucking down vast amounts of energy are almost over," Ebersole writes. "Today’s best houses, schools, restaurants, and arenas sip their megawatts, while catching rainwater, sparing resources, and preserving green space—without sacrificing style, or fun."

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